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Alanis Morissette has come out as pansexual during an episode of the Handsome podcast co-hosted by Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin. The 52-year-old singer made the disclosure on the programme’s Tuesday November 3 episode, after Feimster referred to the men who had hurt her and asked whether those experiences had ever made her want to be a lesbian. “I’m pansexual, so, yeah,” Morissette replied. Notaro then asked whether she was serious. Morissette confirmed: “I am.” As the presenters joked that the conversation should have begun with the revelation, Morissette responded: “I like to leave it for the epilogue.”…

Voters in five Bay Area counties have approved a regional transit sales tax, providing a financial lifeline for public transport across the San Francisco region. The measure secured about 61 per cent of the vote, compared with 39 per cent opposed. The Regional Transit Measure covers Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. It will fund public transport services operated by agencies including BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit. ([mtc.ca.gov](https://www.mtc.ca.gov/about-mtc/authorities/public-transit-revenue-measure-district)) The tax will run for 14 years, adding half a cent to sales tax in four counties and one cent in San Francisco. It is expected…

Five people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire on Krakow’s Main Square, with police officers among those wounded. The attacker drove into the popular tourist destination on Saturday afternoon and fired at people at random, according to Krakow police. Officers later shot and wounded him during a gunfight a short distance from the square. Police spokeswoman Katarzyna Cisło told TVN24 that the suspect was wearing military-style fatigues and had used a military-type long gun. Officers found other weapons and ammunition in his car. Police said the gunman had acted alone and that…

A grooming gang survivor was returned to a property where she had been raped after police officers accepted her mistaken claim that she was 18, despite records identifying her as an under-age victim of child sexual exploitation. Fiona Goddard was 16 when officers found her at the Bradford address in 2010, two years after she had been groomed by a group of men. Seven men of Pakistani heritage were reportedly inside, with drugs and empty alcohol bottles strewn across the room. Ms Goddard, who had been given drugs and alcohol, was placed in a police car and told officers she…

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde has said inflation is expected to remain high, signalling little reason for the bank to change its current interest-rate course. Her comments indicate that the ECB intends to maintain its existing approach as it responds to continued inflationary pressures.

Alanis Morissette has come out as pansexual during a candid interview on the “Handsome” podcast, telling co-hosts she is attracted to people regardless of sex, gender identity or gender expression. The singer made the disclosure in an episode released on November 3, after being asked whether hurt caused by men had made her want to become a lesbian. “I’m pansexual, so, yeah,” Morissette replied. Co-host Tig Notaro appeared surprised and asked: “Wait, you’re not really pansexual, are you?” Morissette answered: “I am.” Pansexuality refers to attraction to people of all sexes, gender identities and gender expressions. The disclosure follows another…

Nottingham Forest are set to host Manchester City in a Premier League fixture at the City Ground on Saturday November 7, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5.30pm, with Forest facing Manchester City in the evening fixture.

Austin is braced for a cool, cloudy and increasingly wet weekend, with rain expected to spread across Central Texas from Saturday evening and become more persistent on Sunday. The National Weather Service said the heaviest and most widespread rainfall was likely to develop overnight and continue through Monday, as a low-pressure system moves into Texas and draws moisture into the region. Rainfall expected to build through Sunday Saturday should remain mostly dry during the day, although skies will be largely overcast and isolated light showers may develop later. Rain is expected to become more widespread during the evening before intensifying…

Five people have been killed and around a dozen wounded in a shooting near Krakow’s main market square in southern Poland, police said. A man opened fire at random people from a car driving through the city’s Main Square, according to Krakow police. Officers are among those injured. The gunman was “neutralised” by police and taken to hospital, a police spokesperson said. Krakow’s municipal government had earlier reported deaths and injuries after shots were fired in a square, but gave no further details. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as a “tragic shooting” on Saturday. He said: “I…

Security guards have been seen monitoring Thomas Markle Sr’s home at a senior living facility in Lakeland, Florida, where Meghan Markle’s estranged father remains under house arrest following his arrest on a federal child pornography charge. Guards from Hammerhead Security were photographed outside the property and walking around the grounds of Maravida Senior Living. One appeared to be wearing a camouflage armoured vest, while two others were dressed in black shirts and trousers. Mr Markle was released on bond after being arrested on Friday. The FBI took him into custody at the facility following allegations concerning the possession of child…